Irish Language

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Ceisteanna (294)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

294. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he will issue a reply to an interim response (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12533/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

Funding available to the Department is used in mainstream education initiatives.

However, if a school decides to invite any music group to their school, then it is a matter for the school in question and for them to fund such an initiative.

I am aware of the excellent work being done by the group Seo Linn to promote music and song in the Irish Language.

I will be responding shortly to your query about funding relating to resources that external providers wish to offer to schools.